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kusababisha

koo-sah-bah-BEE-shah

How to say it

Swahilikusababishakoo-sah-bah-BEE-shah
Englishto cause, to lead to
Frenchcauser, provoquer

Meaning

To make something happen, usually something bad such as an accident, an illness or a delay.

Good to know

It takes the result as object: kusababisha ajali, to cause an accident. It comes from sababu, reason; chanzo is the cause itself.

Examples

  • Mvua kubwa ilisababisha mafuriko mjini.Heavy rain caused floods in the town.
  • Uvutaji wa sigara husababisha saratani.Smoking causes cancer.
  • Mwendo kasi unaweza kusababisha ajali.Speeding can cause accidents.

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Forms

kusababishwa (passive of kusababisha, to cause)

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